Firmly meaning

What does “firmly” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“firmly” is an adverb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: with resolute determination.

firmly

adverb

with resolute determination
“we firmly believed it”
“you must stand firm”
Synonymsfirm steadfastly unwaveringly
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
“she held the child securely”
Synonymssecurely
with firmness
“held hard to the railing”
Synonymshard

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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